THE TOP 25, (errr 26!) INGREDIENTS to HAVE to be able to cook everything! (*with substitutions!)
Starter, Relief & Convenience
1. Garlic
Garlic Powder
Chopped Garlic in a Jar
2. Onion
Onion Powder
Frozen Pearl Onions
3. Ginger
Ground Ginger
Ginger Paste
4. Chicken Stock
Chicken Thighs
Chicken Stock Powder
5. Eggs
Mayonaise
Flaxseeds
6. Soy Sauce
Oyster Sauce
Worcestershire Sauce
7. Mirin
Sherry
Dry White Wine
8. Sake
Dry Vermouth
Rice Vinegar
9. Diced Canned Tomato
Tomato Paste
Tomato Sauce
10. Rice
Udon
Frozen Cauliflower Rice
11. Spaghetti
Couscous
Macaroni
12. Potato
Sweet Potato
Frozen Ghnocci
13. Lentils
Gandules
Canned Corn
14. White Bean
Garbanzo
Canned Baked Beans
15. Pinto Bean
Black Bean
Canned Refried Beans
16. Fresh Vegetables
Frozen Mushrooms
Frozen Mixed Veges
17. Canned Tuna
Canned Clams
Canned Crab
18. Sardines
Dried Anchovies
Canned Smoked Trout
19. Tortillas
Masa
Tortilla Chips
20. Flour
Rice Krispies
Almonds
21. Panko
Corn Flakes
Matzo, Crackers, or Pretzels
22. Curry Powder
Turmeric
Curry Sauce or Paste
23. Red Pepper Flakes
Paprika
Chipotle Powder
24. Cumin Powder
Garam Masala
Chili Powder
25. Bacon
Salmon with Skin
Chorizo
26. Grits
Polenta
Cornmeal